I recently had my wedges bent to fix some gap issues with the set of TM irons that I will be getting very soon. I found that the lofts on my wedges had changed quite a bit. I had noticed that the distances had changed, but I was not expecting my 54º to have a loft of 50º. Both my pro and I were very surprised. Have you guys ever seen this? I guess I need to start checking my lofts every so often.
Drifting Lofts
- Staff
- #2
I have seen it with both lofts and lie angles. 4 degrees seems to be quite the change
- Admin
- #3
Moved over to club fitting and building.
I have seen this quite a bit, especially with wedges from softer metals. Not normally 4 degrees though.
I have seen this quite a bit, especially with wedges from softer metals. Not normally 4 degrees though.
- Thread starter
- #4
It was crazy! I could not believe it. The change was very noticible when we finally got it bent to 55º. I was wondering why my GW and SW were flying the same distance.
- Staff
- #5
that was the Cleveland Wedges?
On a side not I have heard that it happens more with forged clubs, though that could be one of those forged vs cast myths.
- Thread starter
- #7
It was the Cleveland wedge. I had him adjust my Mizuno wedge (forged) and it was much easier to bend. I guess the metal on the CG15 is a lot harder which is weird because they feel so good. I guess harder metal = grooves that last longer.
I am really rough on my wedges. I am very careful with my irons and woods, but my wedges get beat to hell because, to me, they are the work horses of the bag. I won't think twice about hitting a ball out of rocks with a wedge if I had to.